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'The House of the Dead: Overkill' (Wii) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.

'Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music.

Microsoft Shuts Down 'Flight Simulator' Studio ACES

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 12:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Yesterday Microsoft's latest financial results revealed that the software giant would be laying off 5,000 people over the next 18 months, starting with 1,400 immediate dismissals. While rumors are that the entertainment division will be hit hard (Zune and Xbox) it has been confirmed that ACES, the internal studio responsible for the long-running Flight Simulator series, will be shut down. However, Microsoft also said that this does not mean the end of the franchise; it will continue, but no specific details were disclosed.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

SimBin Unveils 'Project Toad'

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Toad will be an add-on to the RACE07/GTR Evo base, similar to what SimBin did with the STCC title. Like STCC, it will improve and enhance the base game as well as iron out the odd bugs still left in the system, add new cars, new tracks and a new level of fun and competitive racing. It's not a lot of concrete info, but SimBin promised there will be more details shortly.

'Halo Wars' (X360) Goes Gold, Demo Coming Feb. 5 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

'Burnout Paradise' (ALL) Feb. 6 Free Patch Details

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner's paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.

'UFC 2009 Undisputed' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

'OutRun Online Arcade' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing.

'MadWorld' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 8:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.